Been a regular lurker on here for a while, thought it was probably about time I got some pictures posted of my Canyon. Its a 2012 SLX 9.0 Pro, had it since July now and its such a nice bike to ride. Fast and responsive, yet so comfortable at the same time. Not sure how much of that is down to the vcls seatpost, be interested to try it with something else fitted to find out but whatever it is, works.

Despite having it since July, i'm still tweaking the position. Had a bike fit in August, which I'm stil working around trying to find the best compromise.

Weight is around 6.8kg as it stands although this was on an ebay scale so not sure how accurate that is

As said above still tweaking the position. Bars and hoods are set as the fitting, and drops are horizontal to the floor despite how it looks in the picture. No where as aesthically pleasing as most bikes on here due to the sizing (length of post exposed for a start which I don't like next size up would be too big) but ride makes up for it imo.

Any glaringly obvious places and suggestions to save weight would be appreciated, pedals, bars and seatpost are possibilities at the minute.

Pedals are definately on the list, not sure what yet as ive read a few bad things about blades breaking so thinking about picking up a set of carbon keo max and fitting ti axles instead. Also thinking about messing with the position a bit more by fitting an inline post but swapping out the stem for a 120mm. Should give me same reach but bring me forward a touch more as that picture makes it look like I sit hanging off the back of the bike. Also s chance to fit a much lighter post.

A set of carbon tubs would be nice, not sure I can justify them just yet..... Maybe next year

Just be aware it can be tricky bizz to find a new stem... on the SLX Canyon seem to use an odd diameter (can't remember the meassurement). It deminishes your possibilities to Syntace, Ritchey (has to be direct from Canyon) or some odd Giant stems (as I recall).

Yeh its 1.25 or 1 1/4 diameter. Already struggling to find anywhere here in the u.k that sells the Ritchey ones, u.s seller on ebay has them at £64 but i'll get stung for tax, so keeping my eye out for a syntace (think its the F109) to come up.

I've had a specialized pro set in the back of the cupboard for a while which fits when you've taken the shim out and its 120mm, but the rise / drop on its too extreme with my saddle height unfortunately. so need something similar to what i've got now with a 6 degree drop.

Pedals are definately on the list, not sure what yet as ive read a few bad things about blades breaking so thinking about picking up a set of carbon keo max and fitting ti axles instead. Also thinking about messing with the position a bit more by fitting an inline post but swapping out the stem for a 120mm. Should give me same reach but bring me forward a touch more as that picture makes it look like I sit hanging off the back of the bike. Also s chance to fit a much lighter post.

A set of carbon tubs would be nice, not sure I can justify them just yet..... Maybe next year

Recommend the Ritchey one bold zero setback. I have one on mine and it works a treat and matches the bar and stem.

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